Fellowship Degree - Child And Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare
Piscataway, New Jersey
SCHEHERAZADE ELKESHK, MD
Franklin Lakes,NJ
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Education
Psychiatric Resident Physician -
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, New Jersey06-2025
Doctor of Medicine -
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
New Brunswick, New Jersey05.2022
Post-Baccalaureate - Specialized Health Sciences
University of Pennyslvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
New York University
Manhattan, New York05.2014
Liscenses
New Jersey Medical License, Active 6/2027
CDS License, Active 10/2026
DEA Certification, Active 8/2028
Work History
LISTOS 2016
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Taught Spanish speaking, predominantly female members of New Brunswick community on weekly basis about health topics including nutrition, diet, exercise, and preventable diseases
- Performed 'Teddy Bear Check Ups' with children of Spanish speaking families to increase comfort with interacting with healthcare
Steering Committee Member
Promise Clinic, Student Run Primary Care
New Brunswick, New Jersey
08.2016 - 05.2024
- Facilitated communication for entire student run clinic, Promise Clinic, between patients and student doctor teams through use of phone, email, and interpreter services
Commuter Faculty Liaison - Co-advisor to Comm*Unity
New York University
Manhattan, New York
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Planned weekly meetings to facilitate leadership development and social justice education
- Maintained relationships with faculty counterparts to help implement educational outings
- Led and organized alternative spring break trip to Stone Mountain, Georgia to work with refugee community
- Volunteered with Lutheran Family Services in facilitating refugee resettlement by aiding in home visits, interview training workshops, cultural competency trainings, and providing after school child care to refugee families
Clinical Research Assistant
New York University Langone Medical Center OB/GYN Department
Manhattan, New York
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Spearheaded the research committee on an Estrogen Replacement Therapy study by training assistants on performing chart reviews and inputting data into a comprehensive research database
- Kept research database up to date and communicated with principal investigator, Dr. Lila Nachtigall on progress of data collection
President of Active Minds
New York University
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Participated in a national club raising awareness on the importance of mental health on college campuses
- Brought Send Silence Packaging, a suicide prevention campaign to NYU in order to raise awareness about student suicides and gear students to proper counseling at the university
Co-chair Student Health Advisory Board
New York University
Manhattan, New York
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Conducted and facilitated communication between health administrators and students at NYU concerning wellness and improvement of student health at the university administrative level
- Served as liaison between Executive Director of Student Health Center and Student Senators Council on health policy and advocacy for student health
Pre-college Program Assistant - Resident Assistant
New York University
Manhattan, New York
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Engaged pre-college students in cultural activities and maintained support for a group of twenty-five high school students in a residential environment
Site Leader Alternative Breaks
New York University
Manhattan, New York
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Planned and led weekly meetings for a group of ten students on holistic healthcare and social justice education
- Led a group of students to Gesundheit Institute in Hillsboro, West Virginia to assist in building a holistic healthcare organization during Spring Break
- Visited patients at University of Virginia hospital
Member Comm*Unity
New York University
Manhattan, New York
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Participated in a first-year commuter community service group that culminates in an alternative break trip during Spring Break to an underprivileged community of refugees in Stone Mountain, Georgia
- Volunteered at the International Community School by assisting educators with providing extra classroom support to refugee students
- Volunteered with Refugee Family Services after school program for children and provided support with homework, taught English, and participated and supervised recreational activities
Skills
- Fluent in English, Spanish, Arabic
- Incorporates biopsychosocial and spiritual formulation to provide holistic patient care
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Culturally sensitive mental health treatment
Academic Presentations and Publications
Elkeshk, S., Neuropsychiatric Lupus in an Adolescent with Newly Diagnosed Systemic Lupus Erythematous Presented at Jersey Shore University Medical Center Clinical Case Conference 6 June 2024
Fatade, O., Patel, H., Elkeshk,S., Vieux, U., Doumas,S., May 14, 2024 Advancing Cultural Competency in Medical Education Through Innovative Initiatives Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Medical Education Week, 123 Metro Blvd Nutley, NJ
Elkeshk, S., A Case of Stupor: Catatonia or Severe Anxiety Presented at Hackensack University Medical Center Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Meeting 24 April 2024
Elkeshk, S., Classical psychedelics for the treatment of depression and anxiety: A systematic review Presented at Hackensack University medical Center Resident Journal Club 16 Feb 2023
Cheng, S., Elkeshk S., Goldberg, T. (2023) A Qualitative Study of Professional Identify Formation Among Female Internal Medicine Trainees, manuscript submitted for publication
Cheng, S., Elkeshk, S., Lin, K., Patterns of Food Allergy Among Hispanic Children of Central New Jersey 2020 AAFP Global Health Summit and symposium presentation in Distinction in Global Health of RWJMS
Professional Memberships
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee Resident Ambassador Hackensack University Medical Center
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
American Psychiatric Association
Awards
- Presidential Service Award: Recognizes the distinguished achievements in promoting learning, leadership, and quality of student life at New York University
- University Leadership Award- Positive Impact
- Nia Award- Philip Dela Cruz/ Pete Velasco Mentorship Award: Recognizes an individual that is dedicated to supporting the academic, emotional, or professional growth of
others by serving as a mentor and resource
Timeline
Steering Committee Member
Promise Clinic, Student Run Primary Care
08.2016 - 05.2024
Pre-college Program Assistant - Resident Assistant
New York University
06.2012 - 08.2012
Commuter Faculty Liaison - Co-advisor to Comm*Unity
New York University
01.2012 - 01.2014
Clinical Research Assistant
New York University Langone Medical Center OB/GYN Department
01.2012 - 01.2013
President of Active Minds
New York University
01.2012 - 01.2013
Co-chair Student Health Advisory Board
New York University
01.2011 - 01.2013
Site Leader Alternative Breaks
New York University
01.2011 - 01.2012
Member Comm*Unity
New York University
01.2010 - 01.2011
Doctor of Medicine -
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Post-Baccalaureate - Specialized Health Sciences
University of Pennyslvania
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
New York University
LISTOS 2016
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Fellowship Degree - Child And Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare
Psychiatric Resident Physician -
Hackensack University Medical Center